Committee on Foreign Investment in the US
Coverage of Committee on Foreign Investment in the US in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers skeptical of Trump plans for US-China investment board
President Trump's proposed US-China investment board to vet Chinese investments is facing bipartisan skepticism on Capitol Hill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the plan to create a board that would identify non-sensitive investment areas, but lawmakers are concerned about bypassing existing national security screening through CFIUS. Support from Republicans hinges on specific details about board composition and investment categories, particularly regarding artificial intelligence and land ownership.
- Wall Street awaits word on ‘Board of Investment’
The US and China are negotiating a 'Board of Investment' to fast-track regulatory approval for Chinese investments in non-sensitive American companies, potentially bypassing CFIUS review. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the agreement aims to prevent certain investments from being referred to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US. Chinese investment in the US has plummeted from $56 billion in 2016 to less than $4 billion in 2025 amid tightening scrutiny from both nations.